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POLITICSAug 23 I went to a migrant camp in France - everyone is heading to England | united kingdom | NewsA report from a migrant camp in France indicates a prevalent desire among migrants to reach England. This highlights a persistent issue regarding cross-border migration and asylum.express.co.uk · United Kingdom
MILITARYAug 22France promises interceptor missiles to Ukraine after latest deadly Russian drone strikes'It is crucial to provide Ukraine with all the necessary means to... thwart this aggression,' said Marcron on Saturday, August 22, ahead of the Coalition of the Willing's Monday meeting to ramp up pressure on Moscow.Le Monde [en]
CONFLICTAug 22Macron says France will provide more interceptor missiles to UkraineFrench President Macron has announced that France will supply additional interceptor missiles to Ukraine. This signifies continued military support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict.presstv.co.uk
CONFLICTAug 22France agrees to accelerate air defence deliveries to Ukraine , Zelenskiy saysFrance has agreed to accelerate the delivery of air defense systems to Ukraine, according to a statement from Zelenskiy. This development is significant for Ukraine's defense capabilities amidst ongoing conflict.cyprus-mail.com · Cyprus
BUSINESSAug 22Want peace and quiet in France? These are the best places to buy propertyFor many people in France, the goal is to hear only the sounds of nature and to avoid being caught up in a tide of tourists. The good news is that in most areas where peace and quiet can still be found, real estate prices remain low.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 22Over 100 ex-diplomats urge France, UK to sanction Israel over PalestineAn open letter demands a ban on arms transfers and a freeze on EU-Israel and UK-Israel trade agreements.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGAug 22France to deliver interceptor missiles to Ukraine after fresh wave of Russian strikesFrance 24 [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGAug 22France to give new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, Macron saysEuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 22France's Fontainebleau forest reopens one month after wilfireGood news for hiking and climbing enthusiasts today: the Fontainebleau Forest just South of Paris is set to reopen to the public. But a month and a half after the terrible fire that ravaged 10% of this unique haven of biodiversity, the disaster is still fresh in everyone’s minds. Portions of the forest remain closed to the public. Story by France 2 and Camille Corcoran.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 22'France and the UK should act together to uphold international law in Palestine': An open letter by former French and British ambassadorsIn response to Israel's policy of occupation and destruction, around one hundred former representatives of France and the United Kingdom urge their governments to act through a series of sanctions aimed at safeguarding the rule of law.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 22Climatologist Jean Jouzel: 'None of France's presidential candidates truly grasp the reality of global warming'The paleoclimatologist and former vice president of the IPCC's scientific panel worries that climate issues will be pushed aside once temperatures drop. In an interview, he urges presidential candidates to 'recognize the scale of this global challenge.'Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSAug 22'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' and 'The Odyssey' give France's box office a boostThe two major summer hits have each already drawn over 6 million moviegoers, lifting forecasts for annual attendance.Le Monde [en]
HEALTHAug 21France issues warning over thousands of substandard condomsFrench anti-fraud and health agencies have issued a recall order for roughly 260,000 condoms. They advised users to consider sexually transmitted infection and pregnancy tests amid risks of bursting or perforations.DW News [en]
CONFLICTAug 21France announces meeting of 'coalition of the willing' Ukraine allies as Russia steps up airstrikesLeaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom will co-chair the meeting of countries pledging defense support to Ukraine in Kyiv on Monday, the French presidency said Friday. The meeting comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urges a response to increased ballistic missile strikes on the capital.Le Monde [en]
HEALTHAug 21Nearly 40,000 "non-compliant" condoms sold in France: authorities urge testingAround 30 products sold online and in chemists have been flagged by the consumer watchdog as posing a risk of STIs or unwanted pregnancies.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 21Sweden plans to send migrants to Italy, France and Spain reject Dublin transfersAfter Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Finland, Sweden now also plans to return to Italy migrants who moved north after landing there. Eurostat says 109,427 transfer requests were sent to Rome between 2023 and 2025, a potential boomerang for Meloni's government.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 21Despite summer of extremes, France's political leaders offer no climate responseWhile France endured a succession of extreme weather events, neither the government nor the candidates in the 2027 presidential election have yet directly addressed the challenge posed by climate change.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 21France, Germany, UK and Italy condemn Israel's 'E1' West Bank planFrance, Germany, ​Britain and Italy condemned on ​Thursday plans by Israel to open up construction tenders for a ​residential ‌property project ⁠called 'E1' in the occupied West Bank. Hundreds of ​thousands of Israelis have settled among millions of Palestinians in land ​captured by Israel in ​a 1967 war. Nearly ​all countries and a range of ​UN bodies consider that such settlements violate international law, although Israel disputes this, citing historical ⁠and biblical ties to the land. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.France 24 [en]
WORLDAug 21France’s heatwaves bring bumper salt harvest in GuérandeThe heatwave has taken a heavy toll on much of the agricultural sector, but it is also benefiting a lucky few. The high temperatures are providing ideal conditions for salt harvesting in the famous salt marshes of Guérande in Western France, where the harvest this summer looks set to be particularly bountiful.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSAug 21France private sector contracts in August as services activity weakensSeeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICTAug 20UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement projectEuropean countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.BBC World
CONFLICTAug 20France, Germany, UK and Italy slam Israel's 'E1' West Bank settler projectParis, Berlin, London and Rome on Thursday condemned Israel's decision to open bidding for a planned settlement project in the occupied West Bank. The sprawling "E1" development, which like all Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory is illegal under international law, would further cut Palestinian-majority east Jerusalem off from the West Bank.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTAug 20France joins European powers in call for Israel to halt West Bank settlement planFrance, Britain, Germany and Italy condemned on Thursday the Israeli government's opening for bids to build more than 1,200 homes in a controversial West Bank settlement plan approved last year.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 20Heatwave in France: 2026 sets rockfall record in the AlpsThe summer of 2026 saw an unprecedented number of landslides in the French Alps, especially around Mont-Blanc, due to extreme heat and thawing permafrost.EuroNews [en]